I've been experiencing significant slowdowns and random freezes on my PC lately. I factory reset my system thinking someone might have been using it for crypto mining since I was hacked a few months back. After the reset and a thorough dusting, I'm still noticing that the CPU temperatures are pretty high, falling between 50 and 80°C. Should I consider getting a new cooler? If yes, can anyone recommend some decent coolers in the $30-40 range?
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Your CPU temps seem a bit high, especially at idle. It's great that you've already dusted your PC and done a factory reset, but that might not be enough. You might want to consider a better cooler, especially for your i7 13700k. For the price range you're looking at, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 is solid, and you've also got the Deepcool Gammaxx 400, which is decent too. Just make sure to apply new thermal paste when you install a new cooler!
High temps can definitely affect performance, so I’d recommend checking your cooler first – is it properly seated? You might also want to look into better airflow in your case. If those aren’t issues, yeah, a new cooler could help. The Arctic Freezer 34 eSports DUO is a good option that's typically around your budget and performs well.
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